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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 3
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cejas with a poor takedown
and Moloi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Cejas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moloi looks to land a left hand but Cejas moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Moloi moves into range and clinches up with Cejas.
Cejas trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cejas has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moloi has closed the distance and engaged Cejas in a clinch.
#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moloi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cejas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moloi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moloi connects with a solid leg kick.
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Cejas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moloi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moloi. Those never looked like landing.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moloi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cejas avoids it really well and circles away.
Cejas dives in for a single leg takedown but Moloi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moloi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Cejas manages to pull guard.
Moloi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moloi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cejas pulls Moloi in close to prevent any damage.
Moloi trying to control but Cejas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cejas has a closed guard, preventing Moloi from standing up.
Moloi trying to control but Cejas is working from the bottom.
Cejas has Moloi pulled in close to control his posture.
Cejas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moloi thumps Cejas with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moloi. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Moloi instigates a clinch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cejas. #BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cejas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moloi pinned against the cage. Moloi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moloi throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Cejas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cejas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cejas wants to clinch
and Moloi counters with an outside leg kick.
Cejas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cejas fails with a takedown attempt.
Moloi connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cejas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cejas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moloi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moloi flicks out a counter leg kick but Cejas steps away.
Cejas shoots in and drives through. Moloi sprawls well.
Cejas is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Moloi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cejas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Cejas tries to clinch up
and Moloi counters with a nice body shot.
Moloi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cejas doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
Moloi scores with a head kick. Cejas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cejas blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Cejas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Moloi.
Cejas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moloi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cejas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moloi fails with the takedown.
Cejas looks to clinch
and Moloi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cejas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cejas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejas is looking to clinch.
As Cejas backs off Moloi throws a huge counter combo but Cejas manages to avoid it all.
Moloi cracks Cejas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moloi.
Moloi throws a hook but Cejas blocks it.
Cejas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Moloi's corner calls for a 1-2. Moloi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moloi pushes Cejas away with a front kick.
Moloi throws a head kick that Cejas semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Cejas has been cut.
Cejas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cejas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Cejas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moloi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cejas. That did some damage!
Cejas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moloi finds it's way round the side to connect with Cejas's head.
Cejas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejas throws the kick towards the body but Moloi avoids it.
Moloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cejas but Cejas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moloi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Cejas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moloi is fending him off so far but Cejas persists. Nope, Moloi circles away and we're back to standing.
Cejas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moloi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Moloi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moloi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cejas shoots in but no luck this time.
Cejas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Moloi does no damage.
Moloi connects with a body shot that sends Cejas's belly button to the back.
Moloi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moloi connects with a jab.
Moloi feints and then cracks Cejas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cejas down. #T3#
Moloi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cejas. That did some damage!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi tries a head kick but it misses.
Cejas tried to counter with a leg kick but Moloi avoided it.
Moloi lands with a hook. Cejas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cejas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moloi.
Moloi lands a nice looking body kick.
Cejas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves out of range.
Moloi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moloi duly obliges.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moloi as he avoids it easily.
Moloi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moloi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cejas circles away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Moloi scores with a push kick.
Moloi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Moloi lands a front kick.
Moloi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moloi shoots in and drives through. Cejas sprawls well.
Moloi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejas blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Cejas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Pedro Cejas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moloi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Cejas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moloi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moloi lands a head kick. Cejas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Moloi has closed the distance and engaged Cejas in a clinch.
#TD#
Cejas manages to pull guard.
Cejas trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Moloi gets to his feet. Cejas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cejas doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Cejas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Cejas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moloi.
Cejas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moloi defends it nicely.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick
and Cejas counters with a nice uppercut.
Cejas has his takedown stuffed
and Moloi counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moloi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves out of range.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Moloi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cejas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves away
and Moloi counters with an outside leg kick.
Cejas is looking to clinch but Moloi is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Moloi rushes Cejas and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejas misses with a punch to the body.
Moloi misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Cejas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moloi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cejas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moloi throws a leg kick which misses Cejas's front leg but catches the back leg as Cejas tries to avoid it. #CL#
Cejas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moloi works on Cejas's body with a couple of short punches.
Moloi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Moloi. That's going to slow Cejas down.
Moloi keeps Cejas at a distance using the push kick.
Moloi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cejas walks into a stiff left hand from Moloi.
Nice sprawl there from Moloi as Cejas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Cejas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Moloi tenderised Cejas's leg. Cejas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cejas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cejas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Moloi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Cejas shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloi tries to sprawl out of it but Cejas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moloi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moloi lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Moloi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moloi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cejas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cejas.
Zakarai Moloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Moloi lands but Cejas takes it in his stride.
Moloi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Moloi takes the fight into the clinch.
Cejas is trying to pull guard but Moloi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pedro Cejas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Moloi breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakarai Moloi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moloi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Zakarai Moloi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 2
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Cejas dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Cejas's head and hops out.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West sets himself, and Cejas steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
Nice body kick there by West.
Cejas fails with a takedown attempt.
West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cejas sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from West.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Cejas, which made it look bad.
Cejas avoids the body shot from West.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Cejas has been cut.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cejas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West is looking for a takedown.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cejas.
#BC2#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
West moves in looking to clinch but Cejas pushes him off.
Cejas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cejas looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West shoots in but Cejas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by West.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cejas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West.#CL2#
Cejas darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
Cejas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cejas pinned against the cage. Cejas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from West is predictable there
and Cejas counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Cejas takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejas tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
Cejas letting West take a breather here.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cejas.
#T3#
Cejas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cejas has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cejas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
West working hard to break the clinch.
West tries for a takedown but Cejas manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West lands a two punch combo.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Cejas's head back.
#CL#
West rushes Cejas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West trying to control the position but instead, Cejas has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Cejas scores with a shoulder strike.
West lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West looks to land a combination but Cejas avoids it well.
West has a takedown stuffed.
West is breathing heavily.
West throws a leg kick
and Cejas counters with a straight right hand.
Cejas tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West tries to counter by clinching up but Cejas breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blake West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pedro Cejas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cejas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cejas counters with a two punch combo.
Cejas tries a head kick but it misses.
West shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Cejas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cejas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Cejas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cejas throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West tries for a takedown but Cejas manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Cejas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Cejas looks to land a combination. West sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Cejas pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Cejas gets an underhook and turns West into the cage.
Cejas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cejas has West pressed against the cage.
West fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cejas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
West throwing a counter right hand but Cejas manages to avoid it.
West throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Cejas counters by moving into the clinch.
West tries to circle away but Cejas has him pinned against the cage.
Cejas avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
#T2#
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West tries to break free but Cejas pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from West.
Cejas unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cejas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Cejas jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Cejas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cejas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
West controlling from the top position.
Cejas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
West is pulling down on Cejas's head. It's preventing any offense from Cejas, at least for the moment.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cejas won't allow West to get back to his feet.
Cejas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cejas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
West passes Cejas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cejas trying to control from the bottom.
Cejas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West trying to control from Cejas's half guard. Cejas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
West wants to control from the top but Cejas keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Cejas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Cejas's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejas darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Cejas into the cage.
Cejas dodges the punch combination from West.
West blocks a head kick by Cejas.
#TD#
West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cejas to the mat! Cejas manages to get full guard.
Cejas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cejas cracks West with a nice body shot.
Pedro Cejas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West is trying to break the clinch but Cejas is controlling him.
West fails to pull guard.
Cejas is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Cejas won't allow it.
#T1#
West wants a takedown but no success here.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cejas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cejas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cejas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cejas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A combination from West does no damage.
Cejas circles away from the clinch attempt.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Cejas moves out of range easily.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West looks for the body kick but Cejas saw that one coming. #CL2#
Cejas rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cejas.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Cejas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Cejas rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Cejas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West wants to clinch up but Cejas keeps it at a distance.
Blake West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Cejas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
West tries to keep at a distance but Cejas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cejas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Cejas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Cejas.
West attempts a counter takedown but Cejas avoids it well and moves away.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cejas is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Cejas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
West working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cejas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cejas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cejas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West trying to control the position.
#SUB#
West escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cejas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pedro Cejas.
I think Cejas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Pedro Cejas!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Pedro Cejas!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Pedro Cejas!
Pedro Cejas wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin takes a swing at Cejas's ribcage but misses.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffin takes a swing at Cejas's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Griffin tries to keep at a distance but Cejas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cejas pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Cejas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Griffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejas just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Cejas pulls Griffin into guard.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cejas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Cejas keeps moving.
Cejas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Griffin is posturing up here but Cejas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Griffin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Griffin has to tap! Slick submission there by Cejas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Cejas! |
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